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Quinoa is considered one of the world's healthiest foods. Quinoa is a species of the goosefoot genus, a grain crop grown primarily for its edible seeds. It is a pseudocereal, similar in some respects to buckwheat, rather than a true cereal, as it is not a member of the true grass family
Karina's popular quinoa salad recipe with baby spinach, pears, and chick peas, with pecans and maple vinaigrette is gluten-free and vegan.
This salad is perfect for picnics.
Vegetable-focused dishes like this quinoa-and-snap-pea salad are terrific with Sauvignon Blanc's lightly herbal, citrusy flavors. Pour something from New Zealand's Marlborough region
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The health benefits of this gluten-free ancient grain are spectacular. Red quinoa makes a beautiful main-dish salad, but you can use whichever color you’d like.
Looking for a healthy and tasty side dish that can also be an awesome easy lunch or dinner idea? This flavor filled zesty cilantro lime salad will turn anyone into a quinoa fan! I've been making th...
High in protein and fiber, quinoa [KEEN-wah] is not only versatile, it also tastes wonderful and has a nice crunch. Find 29 delicious recipes for cooking with this ancient whole grain.
'Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain. The tiny, beige-colored seeds have a nice crunch. It's cooked and eaten like rice and other grains. Be sure to give it a good rinse before cooking, or it may have a bitter taste.' —Mary Ellen Smith, Doylestown, Pa.
This light winter salad makes a satisfying meal, thanks to quinoa, a whole grain that’s high in protein. , 3.3 out of 4 based on 3 ratings
This recipe, created by Leah Matthews, won Best Side Dish in VT's 2011 Chefs' Challenge. Matthews came up with this tabbouleh-inspired salad while working as a sous chef at Twist, a Rhode Island restaurant specializing in gluten-free food. When the summer menu needed an additional item, she worked out a recipe in a matter of hours. 'I grabbed seasonal and versatile ingredients from the refrigerator, knowing that cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon, and parsley form a flavor profile,' she says. Using quinoa instead of wheat-based bulgur or couscous keeps the dish gluten-free. , 3.3 out of 4 based on 10 ratings
Healthy Greek Quinoa Salad, Gluten-free. Simple, whole ingredients, can sure makes one tasty meal. For protein, add in chicken, tuna or maybe some white or
Quinoa and Black Lentil Salad over Mixed Greens for this week’s Food Network Fall Fest event where Mixed Lettuce is being featured. Each week through the fall season, a group of talented bloggers will be featuring a recipe using fresh fall produce that’s in season.